Project Management Professional (PMP) certification * Experience supporting government or public sector contracts * Experience managing multiple concurrent task orders, projects, or workstreams
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification * Experience supporting government or public sector contracts * Experience managing multiple concurrent task orders, projects, or workstreams
Public Sector Construction Superintendent
Westbury, NY · On-site
$115K - $135K/yr
Oversee daily field operations for public sector projects from initial mobilization through final completion and closeout. * Manage subcontractors, field crews, and vendors to ensure work is executed ...
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Public Sector Construction Superintendent
Westbury, NY · On-site
$115K - $135K/yr
Oversee daily field operations for public sector projects from initial mobilization through final completion and closeout. * Manage subcontractors, field crews, and vendors to ensure work is executed ...
This is an exciting opportunity for a project management and design professional who enjoys managing complex projects, developing solutions for public-sector clients, preparing proposals and cost ...
This is an exciting opportunity for a project management and design professional who enjoys managing complex projects, developing solutions for public-sector clients, preparing proposals and cost ...
This is an exciting opportunity for a project management and design professional who enjoys managing complex projects, developing solutions for public-sector clients, preparing proposals and cost ...
This is an exciting opportunity for a project management and design professional who enjoys managing complex projects, developing solutions for public-sector clients, preparing proposals and cost ...
This is an exciting opportunity for a project management and design professional who enjoys managing complex projects, developing solutions for public-sector clients, preparing proposals and cost ...
This is an exciting opportunity for a project management and design professional who enjoys managing complex projects, developing solutions for public-sector clients, preparing proposals and cost ...
Site Civil Project Manager
Richmond, VA · On-site
This is an exciting opportunity for a project management and design professional who enjoys managing complex projects, developing solutions for public-sector clients, preparing proposals and cost ...
Site Civil Project Manager
Richmond, VA · On-site
This is an exciting opportunity for a project management and design professional who enjoys managing complex projects, developing solutions for public-sector clients, preparing proposals and cost ...
This is an exciting opportunity for a project management and design professional who enjoys managing complex projects, developing solutions for public-sector clients, preparing proposals and cost ...
This is an exciting opportunity for a project management and design professional who enjoys managing complex projects, developing solutions for public-sector clients, preparing proposals and cost ...
Project Manager - Operations
Downey, CA · On-site
$55 - $60/hr
Robert Half is recruiting for an interim Project Manager for our client in the government/ public sector industry. The Project Manager/ consultant will support a large‑scale Human Capital ...
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Project Manager - Operations
Downey, CA · On-site
$55 - $60/hr
Robert Half is recruiting for an interim Project Manager for our client in the government/ public sector industry. The Project Manager/ consultant will support a large‑scale Human Capital ...
New
Project Manager Engineer Greater Phoenix, AZ Full-Time | Confidential Public Sector Utility Client | Competitive Compensation A well-established public wastewater utility in the Greater Phoenix ...
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Project Manager Engineer Greater Phoenix, AZ Full-Time | Confidential Public Sector Utility Client | Competitive Compensation A well-established public wastewater utility in the Greater Phoenix ...
Project Manager
Lansing, MI · On-site
... Public Sector Project Experience • Experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or Project Coordinator • Enterprise Data Management Initiatives Preferred Certifications • Project ...
Project Manager
Lansing, MI · On-site
... Public Sector Project Experience • Experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or Project Coordinator • Enterprise Data Management Initiatives Preferred Certifications • Project ...
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and ... Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of major public-sector ...
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and ... Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of major public-sector ...
Previous private or public sector client management success. * Demonstrated business development ... Project sites may be outdoors within the U.S. during all seasons, including peak summer and winter ...
Previous private or public sector client management success. * Demonstrated business development ... Project sites may be outdoors within the U.S. during all seasons, including peak summer and winter ...
... our Public Sector Consulting team. In this pivotal role, you will lead and manage a team of ... Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders that support ongoing projects and open ...
... our Public Sector Consulting team. In this pivotal role, you will lead and manage a team of ... Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders that support ongoing projects and open ...
Our North Central region has an opening for a Client Leader/Project Manager for our public sectors. This role could be based in the following cities: * Minneapolis Position Summary: As a Client ...
Our North Central region has an opening for a Client Leader/Project Manager for our public sectors. This role could be based in the following cities: * Minneapolis Position Summary: As a Client ...
Sr. Public Sector Program Manager
Spring, TX · On-site
$103K - $103K/yr
Sr. Public Sector Program Manager Description - Job Summary Do you want to be an instrumental ... Preferred Certifications Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Security Certification ...
Sr. Public Sector Program Manager
Spring, TX · On-site
$103K - $103K/yr
Sr. Public Sector Program Manager Description - Job Summary Do you want to be an instrumental ... Preferred Certifications Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Security Certification ...
Sr. Public Sector Program Manager
Washington, DC · On-site
$131K - $131K/yr
Sr. Public Sector Program Manager Description - Job Summary Do you want to be an instrumental ... Preferred Certifications Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Security Certification ...
Sr. Public Sector Program Manager
Washington, DC · On-site
$131K - $131K/yr
Sr. Public Sector Program Manager Description - Job Summary Do you want to be an instrumental ... Preferred Certifications Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Security Certification ...
Project Management Advisor
PA · Remote
$113K - $174K/yr
Navigate public-sector requirements including procurement rules, labor compliance, and stakeholder ... Manage project financials including budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and invoicing coordination
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Project Management Advisor
PA · Remote
$113K - $174K/yr
Navigate public-sector requirements including procurement rules, labor compliance, and stakeholder ... Manage project financials including budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and invoicing coordination
Proficiency in project management tools for scheduling and documentation. * Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present proposals and project status clearly to public-sector owners ...
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Proficiency in project management tools for scheduling and documentation. * Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present proposals and project status clearly to public-sector owners ...
NY · On-site
Proficiency in project management tools for scheduling and documentation. * Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present proposals and project status clearly to public-sector owners ...
NY · On-site
Proficiency in project management tools for scheduling and documentation. * Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present proposals and project status clearly to public-sector owners ...
Estimator/Project Manager
Mount Dora, FL · On-site
Proficiency in project management tools for scheduling and documentation. * Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present proposals and project status clearly to public-sector owners ...
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Estimator/Project Manager
Mount Dora, FL · On-site
Proficiency in project management tools for scheduling and documentation. * Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present proposals and project status clearly to public-sector owners ...
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| Aspect | Public Sector Project Management | Public Sector Program Coordinator |
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| Certifications | PMI PMP, CAPM, or equivalent | Often similar certifications, but sometimes less formal |
| Work Environment | Managing individual projects within government agencies | Overseeing multiple related projects or initiatives |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Government departments, public agencies | Public sector organizations, non-profits |
| Primary Focus | Planning, executing, and closing specific projects | Coordinating program activities and ensuring alignment |
Public Sector Project Managers focus on managing specific projects within government or public agencies, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Public Sector Program Coordinators oversee multiple projects, aligning them with broader organizational goals. While both roles require similar certifications and work in public environments, their scope and responsibilities differ, with project managers handling individual projects and coordinators managing multiple initiatives.
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Government Sector Project Manager
Mechanicsburg, PA • On-site
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Job description
Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers integrated, end-to-end support and advisory services covering valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, government operations modernization, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability. Work alongside clients every step of the way, helping them navigate new challenges, avoid financial pitfalls, and provide practical solutions at every stage of their journey-before, during, and after any major transformational projects or transactions.
Work you'll do
As a Senior Manager, Strategy & Transformation on the Strategy, Growth and Transformation team, you will be responsible for:
- Managing day-to-day contract operations, including coordination of internal resources and oversight of two subcontractor teams
- Serving as the primary client point of contact and managing communication on priorities, tasking, status, risks, and deliverables
- Scoping task orders based on client requests, defining delivery approach, identifying staffing needs, and aligning the appropriate delivery team
- Overseeing execution of task orders from kickoff through closeout, including timelines, deliverables, issue resolution, and quality of work product
- Monitoring contract performance across multiple workstreams and driving coordination among client stakeholders, subcontractors, and project leadership
- Manage day-to-day contract operations, including oversight of two subcontractor teams, while serving as the primary point of contact for the client.
- Lead the intake, scoping, staffing, and execution of task orders in response to client requests, and manage delivery from initiation through completion.
- This role requires strong contract management, client relationship management, and delivery oversight across multiple workstreams.
- This individual will help ensure work is delivered on time, aligned to client expectations, and supported by effective coordination across internal and subcontractor teams.
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others
The team
Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
Our Operations Transformation offering provides NextGen core operational solutions and operating models, business-led technology support, and process optimization services, maximizing value to our government clients' missions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 8+ years of experience in program management, contract management, project delivery, or business transformation
- 5+ years of experience serving as a primary point of contact for clients and managing client-facing delivery
- 3+ years of experience managing subcontractors, vendors, or cross-functional delivery teams
- Experience scoping task orders, statements of work, project plans, or comparable delivery artifacts
- Ability to travel 0-25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience supporting government or public sector contracts
- Experience managing multiple concurrent task orders, projects, or workstreams
- Experience with contract performance tracking, risk logs, and status reporting
- Experience presenting delivery updates, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at USTalentCICInbox@deloitte.com.
Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers integrated, end-to-end support and advisory services covering valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, government operations modernization, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability. Work alongside clients every step of the way, helping them navigate new challenges, avoid financial pitfalls, and provide practical solutions at every stage of their journey-before, during, and after any major transformational projects or transactions.
Work you'll do
As a Senior Manager, Strategy & Transformation on the Strategy, Growth and Transformation team, you will be responsible for:
- Managing day-to-day contract operations, including coordination of internal resources and oversight of two subcontractor teams
- Serving as the primary client point of contact and managing communication on priorities, tasking, status, risks, and deliverables
- Scoping task orders based on client requests, defining delivery approach, identifying staffing needs, and aligning the appropriate delivery team
- Overseeing execution of task orders from kickoff through closeout, including timelines, deliverables, issue resolution, and quality of work product
- Monitoring contract performance across multiple workstreams and driving coordination among client stakeholders, subcontractors, and project leadership
- Manage day-to-day contract operations, including oversight of two subcontractor teams, while serving as the primary point of contact for the client.
- Lead the intake, scoping, staffing, and execution of task orders in response to client requests, and manage delivery from initiation through completion.
- This role requires strong contract management, client relationship management, and delivery oversight across multiple workstreams.
- This individual will help ensure work is delivered on time, aligned to client expectations, and supported by effective coordination across internal and subcontractor teams.
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others
The team
Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
Our Operations Transformation offering provides NextGen core operational solutions and operating models, business-led technology support, and process optimization services, maximizing value to our government clients' missions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 8+ years of experience in program management, contract management, project delivery, or business transformation
- 5+ years of experience serving as a primary point of contact for clients and managing client-facing delivery
- 3+ years of experience managing subcontractors, vendors, or cross-functional delivery teams
- Experience scoping task orders, statements of work, project plans, or comparable delivery artifacts
- Ability to travel 0-25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience supporting government or public sector contracts
- Experience managing multiple concurrent task orders, projects, or workstreams
- Experience with contract performance tracking, risk logs, and status reporting
- Experience presenting delivery updates, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at USTalentCICInbox@deloitte.com.
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